Good morning, West Chester.

North Coventry Police Department is hosting its 10th Fallen Hero Car Show on August 8 to raise $150,000 for the family of state trooper Corporal Timothy O'Connor, with classic cars, raffles and giveaways (including a customized GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck).

Brandywine Valley SPCA received 35 dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens from flooded Texas to free up shelter space for displaced pets.

Adoptable animals are available at its West Chester, New Castle, and Georgetown locations through Sunday (with pick-your-price adoptions for large adult dogs and adult cats).

QVC Group received court approval last week for its Chapter 11 plan that cuts debt from $6.6 billion to $1.325 billion and adds a $600 million revolving credit line.

The company will emerge with new financing and trade its common stock under the ticker QVCG as it refocuses live shopping.

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has updated its membership options for 2025 and 2026, offering plans from individual access ($120 a year) to family packages with guest tickets, discounts on dining and attractions, and other benefits to enhance every visit.

This spring, fourth-grade students at Exton Elementary School partnered with senior residents from Barclay Friends (as part of the Voices of Past, Stories for the Future project) to interview and chronicle life stories, and the initiative concluded in June with residents receiving personalized books, flowers, and handwritten poems.

Pennsylvania will conduct its first inventory of public school facilities to assess aging structures and unsafe conditions across the state.

Lawmakers said districts must submit building details (effective 2027) so repair funds can be used more efficiently.

Chester County health inspectors cited two West Chester restaurants on July 22 for food cooling, sanitation, and labeling issues at King's Garden Restaurant + Kooma Sushi Bar and Lounge.

Officials provided guidance on proper cleaning protocols while seven other establishments passed inspection.

Chester County offers a variety of outdoor activities as summer winds down.

Residents can enjoy fresh farm produce, pick-your-own flowers (in Elverson) and guided horseback rides in Spring City, with many local attractions available until fall arrives.

West Chester native Tague Davis led the Louisville Cardinals with 34 home runs this season and earned ACC Player of the Year honors.

He also represented Team USA at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan, driving three RBIs in a semifinal win over Korea.